Tag Archives: Veneto

Thanksgiving Eh

Posted on October 14, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Here in the United States of America we were celebrating Columbus Day, south of the border only for Detroiters, for the rest of the country north of us in Canada they were celebrating Thanksgiving. My grandparents could not get entry … Continue reading →

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Kind of

Posted on August 27, 2016 by thewineraconteur

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” was penned by the cleric Charles Caleb Colton. This kind of described the night, a while ago. Went to the cinema and saw another of the films in the new generation of Star … Continue reading →

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Ornella Molon and Vigna Traverso

Posted on February 15, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Recently I received a message through Social Media from a young lady that I went to high school with. She was telling me how her cousin was in town traveling with his colleague, as they are in marketing and sales … Continue reading →

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Cantoro Italian Market & Trattoria

Posted on February 5, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I grew up in Southwest Detroit and I guess you can say that I am old fashioned, because I can remember the old days when one went to the produce store, the butcher shop, the fish monger, bakery and milk … Continue reading →

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The Italian Wines at the Culinary Extravaganza

Posted on October 12, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I realize that I have been going on and on about the wines that were served at the Culinary Extravaganza 2015, but I have no choice. The selection was fantastic, compared to some of the years. Some years it felt … Continue reading →

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Pia’s Ristorante

Posted on September 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I guess that it is true, that all good things come to an end. Whether it is the last drop of a 1961 Chateau Latour or the last night to enjoy being with my Favorite Daughter and her family. It … Continue reading →

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Seeing a Great Friend Again

Posted on August 31, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There is something to be said for seeing friends that have moved away and started new a new life. Recently that just happened and it made for a grand evening. Social Media is a wonderful way to keep in touch, … Continue reading →

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Jazz in the Park

Posted on July 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I saw a notice that there was going to be Jazz in the Park, in downtown Plymouth. I have written about Plymouth quite a bit, as it is a cute community with a very nice downtown area with a big … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at a Fashion Show

Posted on May 19, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have been a clothier all of my life and I have many great memories of those days. I even on occasion met celebrities in my professional career. There were times when we were asked to furnish clothes for fashion … Continue reading →

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A Moving Day

Posted on May 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Moving can be very traumatic and thankfully we are not moving to a new home. The moving that I am referring to was not nearly that dramatic; my Bride’s department was moving from one floor to another floor in their … Continue reading →

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